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Published on Aug 19, 2026

NSA, FBI warns of hackers using AI-generated tools in attacks on critical infrastructure technology

Federal agencies said there is an “active threat” targeting critical infrastructure organizations using AI-generated exploit scripts, in what they called an “evolution” in capabilities. Organizations were urged to treat Wednesday’s advisory “with urgency” …

Source: The Record - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Hackers Let Microsoft 365 Users Complete MFA, Then Steal Logged-In Sessions

A sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform marketed as Mirage2FA is enabling threat actors to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) by allowing Microsoft 365 users to complete their regular login process before covertly stealing the …

Source: Cyber Security News - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Blueprint ‘s impact series lecture: Cyber attacks greatest threats to Nigeria’s election integrity

Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) has identified cyber attacks as the greatest threats to election security, adding that the nature of security threats has evolved over time from physical to cyberspace. He also said no security …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 19, 2026

US warns hackers are targeting key Siemens devices

US agencies have detailed an “active threat” to all Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, including ‌manufacturing, energy, ⁠water and wastewater, chemical, food and agriculture facilities. Marcin …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Ransomware Hackers Pose as Recovery Firm and Demand Up to $60,000

Ransomware victims are facing a new kind of pressure campaign. Instead of receiving another demand from the attackers who stole their data, some companies are being contacted by a supposed recovery firm that says it can retrieve files and erase stolen …

Source: Cyber Security News - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants

By AJ Vicens Aug 19 (Reuters) – Several U.S. government agencies warned that unidentified hackers are trying to breach devices made by Siemens that are used to ‌monitor and operate water facilities and other critical infrastructure systems, according to …

Source: KFGO - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Autonomous AI Cyber Attack on Taiwan Linked to Suspected Chinese Hackers

In what is being called the first cyber attack of its type, autonomous AI agents were used to map a score of Taiwan government systems and crack 85 accounts. While there has been no formal attribution as of yet, evidence points strongly to an overseas …

Source: CPO Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

GTA 6 gameplay leaked in huge Rockstar attack - 6 things we’ve learned

Lucia in GTA 6. (Image: Rockstar Games) Several clips of GTA 6 gameplay have leaked online after what appears to be a cyber attack has taken place at developer Rockstar Games. The footage appears to be legitimate, with gameplay seemingly showing …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Hackers Actively Exploiting macOS’s Built-in Screen Sharing Service Vulnerability in the Wild

Hackers are actively abusing a flaw in macOS Screen Sharing to take root-level control of a small number of devices. The attacks turn a built-in remote-access feature into a doorway for quietly placing files, changing system settings, and running a …

Source: Cyber Security News - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

<![CDATA[How healthcare organizations can defend against rising ransomware and AI-driven phishing attacks]]>

Healthcare and public health continues to rank highest for cybercrime among 16 critical infrastructure sectors reviewed in the 2025 Internet Crime Report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The annual review shows there were 460 …

Source: Medical Economics - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

StopAndProtect Uses Nearly 2,000 Hacked WordPress Sites to Spread Malware and Steal Data

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a global cybercrime operation that abuses thousands of hacked WordPress websites as infrastructure to disseminate malware, commandeer infected hosts, store stolen documents, screenshots, and activity logs created to …

Source: The Hacker News - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Hackers Use Fake Claude Install Guide to Deploy MacSync Stealer and Trojanize Crypto Wallet Apps

Mac users searching for help with Claude Code are being lured into a malware campaign that turns a routine installation task into a full device compromise. The operation uses paid Google search results and a convincing shared Claude conversation to …

Source: Cyber Security News - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

2027 Elections: Defence Minister warns of cyber attacks, AI misinformation

Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, has warned that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will face emerging security threats that go beyond conventional electoral violence, including cyber interference, artificial intelligence-generated misinformation and …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

US charges Iranians for sprawling hacking campaign on government agencies, universities

The Justice Department accused hackers connected to Iran’s military of breaching employee email accounts connected to the Department of Labor, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and multiple United Nations organizations. The campaign, which started …

Source: The Record - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Lock your wallet: How to protect against personal attacks in the digital age of finance

FORT KNOX, Ky. — You have probably heard stories of people during hard times keeping their money secured in a shoebox, or under a mattress, or locked away in a safe rather than in a bank account. The landscape has drastically changed. Today, our banks, …

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Published on Aug 19, 2026

Cl0p Hackers Exploit PTC Windchill Vulnerability to Deploy Custom Web Shell and Steal Data

The Cl0p ransomware and extortion operation is likely exploiting a critical PTC Windchill vulnerability to deploy a purpose-built Java web shell that can harvest credentials, map engineering data vaults, and exfiltrate files without requiring additional …

Source: GBHackers - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

OpenAI Hacked Hugging Face, Then Deployed Safety Monitors Its Own Scientists Proved Can Be Gamed

On August 18, OpenAI published the most detailed public account yet of how it plans to prevent its most capable AI models from breaking out of controlled testing environments again — and embedded in the announcement was a specific acknowledgment of why …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Hackers Compromised 14,500+ Dahua Devices Using Credential Attacks, Auth Bypasses, and P2P

Cybersecurity researchers at Hunt.io have disclosed details of a campaign that they say compromised more than 14,530 Dahua devices between June 17 and July 22, 2026, using credential attacks, two authentication-bypass flaws, and a peer-to-peer (P2P) relay …

Source: The Hacker News - Pending
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Cyber attacks greatest threats to Nigeria’s election integrity – Musa

The minister of defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has said cyber attacks are the greatest threats to election security, adding that the nature of security threats has evolved over time physical to cyberspace. “The greatest threat to an …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

Lock your wallet: How to protect against personal attacks in the digital age of finance

FORT KNOX, Ky. — You have probably heard stories of people during hard times keeping their money secured in a shoebox, or under a mattress, or locked away in a safe rather than in a bank account. The landscape has drastically changed. Today, our banks, …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

3 Things Americans Need to Know About the Recent Wave of Cyber Attacks on U.S. Water Systems and Potential Health Risks

Drinking Water Quality Strategist Heather A. Kollar breaks down what's actually at risk. BRIDGEWATER, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two municipal water utilities in New Jersey were hit by cyberattacks over the past …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CPLANE Networks Selected by AFWERX for SBIR Phase I Contract to Bring Open Process Automation to Dept. of the Air Force

COPA 500, the first certified, open, multi-vendor automation platform, will address critical industrial control and cybersecurity challenges for the Air Force SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CPLANE Networks, Inc. …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Allied Gold Announces Addition of Joanna Pearson to Board of Directors

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC; NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Pearson to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately. Ms …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Toll Brothers Reports FY 2026 Third Quarter Results

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) (TollBrothers.com), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2026. FY 2026's Third Quarter …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:07 GMT

Defiance Launches AINF: An ETF Dedicated to AI Inference Chips

MIAMI, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs, a leader in thematic and income ETFs, today announced the launch of the Defiance Inference AI Chip ETF (Nasdaq: AINF), an ETF dedicated to AI inference chips. AINF is designed to provide targeted …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ERGO NEXT Insurance Survey Reveals Entrepreneurs Are Confident in Growth Despite Increased Risk

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ERGO NEXT Insurance, the digital-first small business insurer, today shares key findings from its Building Through Uncertainty research series. Based on a survey of 501 new and established U.S. small …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 08:30 GMT

Hesai Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

Quarterly net revenues were RMB860.8 million (US$126.9 million)1 Quarterly lidar shipments were 628,275 units Quarterly net income was RMB70.6 million (US$10.4 million) SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hesai Group (“Hesai” or the “Company …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Homture AI Magic Frame Brings Treasured Memories to Life

Now available in Australia, the AI-powered photo frame combines photo animation, restoration and family sharing to create a new way to experience memories. AUSTRALIA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Homture AI Magic Frame is now …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Electronics Industry ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 23:05 GMT

Built for the Day Encryption Breaks: QoreChain's QOR Begins Trading on MEXC August 20

Trading opens August 20 at 13:00 UTC in the QOR/USDT pair, with withdrawals from August 21. The network's mainnet has been live since June 7, 2026. ROLLE, VAUD, SWITZERLAND, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 2, 2026, a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

Stanton University Announces New Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stanton University is proud to announce the approval of its new Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). This milestone …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:54 GMT

HybridEvent365 Launches AI-Powered Community Platform for Year-Round Engagement

HE365 launches an AI-powered platform that transforms one-time events into always-on communities for ongolng engagement, relationship building, and referrals SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

Leobit Introduces an AI-Native SDLC to Accelerate Customer Software Delivery

Leobit is evolving into an AI-first engineering organization with a new AI-native SDLC that embeds AI across the delivery process, with engineers in control. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leobit has introduced …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Automotive Industry ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

Medeo AI Launches VideoClaw, Bringing Real-Time Trend Discovery Into the AI Video Creation Workflow

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medeo, an AI-powered video creation platform, recently launched VideoClaw, its next-generation AI video agent designed to completely transform how creators, marketers, and …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

Nozak Consulting Recovers Client Websites After Ransomware Attack, Shares Guidance for Business Owners

Rerouted contact forms, hundreds of hidden pages, a bluffed ransom note: a look at the website attacks businesses miss, and the habits that shut them down. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a business owner …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

JABLY Aims to Guide the Settlement of Global Talent via AI-Driven International Student Integration Platform Cloud K-tag

“Our AI-Powered SaaS Architecture Simplifies Visa Bureaucracy and Job Matching, Building an All-in-One Pathway for Global Talent to Settle Legally in Korea.” PANGYO, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JABLY (CEO …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:34 GMT

GainTrace Launches AI Customer Success Platform as SaaS Retention Falls to 84%

Median SaaS gross revenue retention fell to 84%. GainTrace scores every account automatically; early customer Saleshandy says it saved $17K in week one. AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GainTrace today opened …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

Reflare Hosts DEF CON 34 Biohacking Village CTF With Zero Recorded Incidents

Galena platform ran 50 hours of continuous competition for 67 teams with no unplanned downtime LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reflare Ltd, the cybersecurity training company, sponsored and hosted the Capture …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

ComplianceAide Assessed “Awardable” for Department of War Work in the CDAO’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ComplianceAid INC. (ComplianceAide), a veteran-founded provider of evidence-cited, human-approved agentic AI-powered cybersecurity compliance automation, today announced that it …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

Azumo Recognized Among Top LLM Fine-Tuning Companies in 2026 by Techreviewer.co

Azumo was named a Top LLM Fine-Tuning Company in 2026 by Techreviewer.co, recognizing its work building specialized, production-ready AI solutions. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AI industry is moving …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

[Pangyo Interview] Climate Tech Startup WEJ Inc. Guides Corporate Carbon Neutrality with PPA Integration Platform zurigo

“Our On-Device AI and Cloud-Driven Architecture Simplify Complex Off-site PPAs, Connecting Corporate Buyers to Private Solar Farms in under Five Minutes.” PANGYO, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climate tech …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Energy Industry ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

Pasquelo Tate Joins Simplain as the New Director of Sales

DIAMOND BAR, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simplain Software Solutions, the leading solution provider for retail & wholesale commercial intelligence, announced that Pasquelo Tate joins Simplain as the Director of …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Food & Beverage Industry ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

GreenLight Launches Digital Locker 2.0, Turning Verified Credentials Into Pathways to Education and Employment

New platform builds on GreenLight’s trusted credential infrastructure to help learners move from achievement to their next educational and career opportunity DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GreenLight Credentials …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Hosted.com® Outlines Website Setup Tools for Small Businesses

Hosted.com® outlines connected domains, hosting, email, security, backups, and site management tools for SMEs, startups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hosted.com®, a domain registration …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

ADVENT UNVEILS THE IMMERSIVE CUBE® FOR THE CLEVELAND BROWNS' NEW HUNTINGTON BANK FIELD DEVELOPMENT

Spanning nearly 21 feet across a wrap-around, 270° canvas of more than 20 million pixels, this installation is the widest Immersive Cube® ever deployed. BEREA, OH, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advent, a premier …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:55 GMT

Broad & Madison Partners with Bullhorn to Launch Dispatch, the Managed Digital Workforce for Bullhorn Amplify

Broad & Madison is Bullhorn's first AI partner, following the launch of Amplify Digital Workers in May 2026. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Developed in collaboration with Bullhorn's Amplify team, Dispatch …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:12 GMT

The AI Home leaves the lab: CASABOT Early Field Trial devices are now in homes across 7 countries

CASABOT ships EFT pre-production Gateway hubs and satellites running HiveOS to partners in 7 countries — on-device AI, no cloud, no data leaving the home. DIFC, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What the Early …

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